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Heparin-Induce Platelet Antibody with Reflex to SRA, Unfractionated Heparin (15334X)

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: 6 Months

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate from cells as soon as possible after clotting.

Included Tests

If Heparin-Induced Platelet Antibody is positive and patient O.D. is > or =0.400, Serotonin Release Assay (SRA), Unfractionated Heparin will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86022)